FWIW, I installed 3.6.12 from testing shortly after it was announced. No problems at all. Since, my web browser can't find it in the repo. Looks like at least one mirror has it, some don't. Thanks for the tip on Ibiblio, sledgehammer.

Thanks for the link location, sledgehammer. I downloaded it with wget and installed with installpkg. (I probably should have used upgradepkg.) I haven't done extensive testing but the sites I visited did work.--GrannyGeek

So I'm guessing you don't suggest using the "Check for Updates" and download via the "Help" sub-menu? That's what I did a few weeks ago because Firefox kept bugging me to upgrade because of a security issue. I've had no problems.

I think I followed your directions and ended up with a firefox-3.6.12.tar in /home/johwhi/src. Is that the file I copy to /usr/lib/firefox, tar and all?

No that is not the file. I will get back on it tomorrow since now fine dinner is waitingwith good red wine of which I took already pre-tasting sips.

Cheers

Even so the problem was solved an easier way I still will point out my way.

The file I downloaded was firefox-3.6.12.tar.bz2. Now in mc I put the pointer overthe file and press Enter. After a few seconds the file opens and it showsa firefox directory. This directory has to copied (F5) to /usr/lib/firefox-3.6.12.Then proceed as outlined in first post.

The wine and dinner cooked by my good woman was sooo good. Sledgehammeryou are welcome anytime I have ususally a good selection of wines layingaround.

I too had troubles installing firefox from the firefox help menu. However, seamonkey seems to install OK that way on my system. But in all instances, I think using the VL repositories is preferable, if the package is there.